Your Building Needs an Elevator Consultant

Today’s workplaces are busier than ever. Companies expect managers to take on more responsibilities with fewer staff and tighter budgets. Among the most expensive assets in any building are its elevators. One of the smartest cost-saving strategies is to maximize elevator reliability and performance through regular oversight. Doing so not only lowers expenses over time but also helps avoid unexpected costs. Protecting these assets during good times ensures resilience when resources are lean.

Elevators reach their full life cycle only when properly maintained. Unfortunately, many systems require premature modernization because routine service is neglected. This often leads to costly repairs.

An elevator consultant can help by monitoring the services you pay for and making sure you receive them. Many building managers don’t realize that they are sometimes billed for work already included in their service contracts—or for services that were never performed at all. Since these contracts are written in highly technical language, consultants can interpret them and confirm what is covered.

A consultant also ensures that your building maintains detailed service records. These records provide a clear history of work performed and are essential for confirming whether preventive maintenance is happening as promised. By reviewing this documentation, building owners can:

• Confirm that contracts are being fulfilled

• Identify whether they are overpaying

• Detect whether promised services are being skipped

With proper oversight, building stakeholders gain more control over their elevators and escalators. What was previously uncertain becomes clear, reducing unnecessary repairs, downtime, and expenses. This frees building managers to focus on other responsibilities while ensuring elevators remain reliable.

Partnering with an elevator consultant streamlines this process and can generate significant savings—ranging from tens of thousands to millions of dollars.  VSA Consulting is a professional elevator consulting company. Contact us today, info@vsaconsulting.com.